On March 14, 2024, Indias Ministry of Finance issued Notification No. 05/2024-Customs(ADD), accepting the recommendation from December 28, 2023 by Indias Ministry of Commerce and Industry regarding the first sunset review of anti-dumping duties on EVA plastic sheets for solar module components originating in or imported from China.solarThis decision extends anti-dumping duties on Chinese products for five years, with differentiated rates for specific producers (USD 590/MT for Changzhou Sveck and USD 897/MT for other Chinese producers).

The measure covers multiple Indian HS codes including 39201011, 39201019, 39201099, 39206190, 39206290, 39209919, 39209939, and 39209999.photovoltaicThis extension stems from Indias 2018 anti-dumping investigation on EVA sheets from China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Thailand. In February 2019, definitive duties were imposed (excluding South Korea), with the current sunset review initiated in September 2023 based on domestic industry petitions.

Indias growing solar market has increased demand for EVA sheets while pressuring domestic producers. These anti-dumping measures aim to curb低價imports and protect local manufacturers.

Countries increasingly adopt trade remedies like anti-dumping to support domestic industries. Indias duties on Chinese solar materials reflect both domestic industry demands and evolving global competition patterns.

India extends anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports to protect solar industry

Original announcement:GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FINANCE(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)NOTIFICATIONNo. 05/2024-Customs (ADD)